Top OTT Releases This Week: Shodha, Thunderbolts, Metro In Dino and More

The final week of August 2025 brings an exciting set of OTT premieres across Netflix, JioHotstar, ZEE5, SonyLIV, Amazon MX Player, Aha, and Manorama Max. The lineup features gripping thrillers, heartwarming romances, superhero adventures, and even a fan-favorite reality show. Whether you prefer regional dramas, Bollywood stories, or global blockbusters, this week’s digital releases guarantee plenty of variety for binge-watchers. Here’s the complete list of what’s streaming between August 25 and August 31, 2025.

Shodha on ZEE5

Release Date: August 29, 2025
Genre: Thriller
Cast: Siri Ravikumar, Saptami Gowda, Arun Sagar

Director Sunil Mysuru brings the Kannada remake of Khoj – Parchaiyo Ke Uss Paa. The series follows lawyer Rohit after his wife Meera goes missing. She later comes back, but Rohit refuses to believe she is the same woman. With every twist, the tension rises, turning this into one of the most gripping thrillers of the week.

Kingdom on Netflix

Release Date: August 27, 2025
Genre: Action, Thriller
Cast: Vijay Deverakonda, Rukmini Vasanth, Satyadev, Bhagyashri Borse

Director Gowtam Tinnanuri presents an intense Telugu spy thriller. Constable Suri travels to Sri Lanka to infiltrate a dangerous cartel. His mission turns personal when he discovers the cartel’s leader is his own brother. After a strong theatrical debut, Kingdom now arrives on Netflix, giving fans another chance to watch Vijay Deverakonda in action.

Thunderbolts on JioHotstar

Release Date: August 27, 2025
Genre: Action, Adventure
Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Marvel’s new film assembles Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Taskmaster, and John Walker for a high-stakes mission under Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The squad soon realizes Val set them up in a death trap. Betrayal forces these antiheroes to join forces for survival, making Thunderbolts a thrilling watch for superhero fans.

Vasanthi on Manorama Max

Release Date: August 28, 2025
Genre: Drama
Cast: Swasika, Siju Wilson, Shabareesh Varma

This award-winning Malayalam film focuses on Vasanthi, a woman who fights oppression throughout her life. Actress Swasika delivers a career-best performance, earning the Kerala State Award for Best Character Actress. Vasanthi also won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film.

Rambo in Love on JioHotstar

Release Date: August 29, 2025
Genre: Romance, Drama
Cast: Payal Chengappa, Abhinav Manikanta, Kavya Kashetti

This breezy romantic drama follows a struggling entrepreneur who nearly loses everything. His fortunes shift when an investor appears, only to reveal herself as his ex-girlfriend. As they navigate workplace conflicts and unresolved emotions, the series mixes drama with plenty of lighthearted moments.

Indian Idol Telugu Season 4 on Aha

Release Date: August 29, 2025

The popular reality show makes a grand return. SS Thaman, Karthik, Geetha Madhuri, and Sree Rama Chandra sit on the judging panel, while new contestants bring fresh energy to the stage. The premiere begins at 7 pm on Friday, promising top-notch music and entertainment.

Metro In Dino on Netflix

Release Date: August 29, 2025
Genre: Romance, Drama
Cast: Aaditya Roy Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta

Anurag Basu delivers a soulful multi-story drama set in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore. The film interlinks the lives of four couples at different stages of love, youthful infatuation, marital challenges, and senior companionship. Each story reflects the beauty and complexity of love in bustling city life.

Half CA Season 2 on Amazon MX Player

Release Date: August 27, 2025
Genre: Drama
Cast: Ahsaas Channa, Prit Kamani, Aishwarya Ojha

The student drama returns with Archie struggling to balance articleship and exams, while Neeraj prepares for his last attempt to qualify as a CA. The new season captures the emotional pressure, determination, and struggles of aspiring chartered accountants.

Sambhava Vivaranam Nalarasangham on SonyLIV

Release Date: August 29, 2025
Genre: Dark Comedy
Cast: Sanju Sivaram, Darshana Rajendran, Jagadish, Indrans

Also known as The Chronicles of 4.5 Gang, this Malayalam web series follows five youngsters from Thiruvananthapuram’s slums. In their quest for respect, they clash with the city’s floral mafia. Their misadventures spiral into chaos filled with crime, violence, and unexpected humor.

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